Freemasons believe in an ethical approach to life. Our values are based on integrity, kindness, honesty and fairness. Members are urged to regard the interests of the family as paramount. However, Freemasonry also teaches and practises concern for people, care for the less fortunate and help for those in need.

Andrew Barton
Group Chairman

A warm welcome from Andy Barton

Welcome to the website of the Warrington Group of Lodges and Chapters of the Province of West Lancashire. We hope that whether you are a Freemason or not you will find something of interest in our website.

The Warrington Group consists of 14 Lodges and 5 Chapters ranging from the oldest, the Lodge of Lights, founded in 1765, to Academy Lodge which obtained its warrant in 1990. We have a total of 345 members who meet regularly throughout the year at Warrington Masonic Hall

We are an organisation founded on enjoyment, honesty, integrity, supporting the local community, and making donations to both Masonic and Non Masonic charities. Freemasonry endeavours to make good men even better in all aspects of society…

What’s it all about

This video explains the key elements of Freemasonry. It has been produced for use by all Freemasons in the Province. Please take every opportunity to share it with your family and all your non-Masonic friends

Not to be missed! Wednesday 27 February, another opportunity to see the renowned Masonic author giving a lecture, this time on the ‘Secrets of the Second Degree’. Please see details on the attached letter from the Group Vice Chairman.

There was an unusual ending to the meeting of Academy Lodge on in November 2018, for after the lodge had been closed with due ceremony and harmony, the brethren remained in their respective places in the lodge room and continued to wear their regalia, which, on this occasion, was full dress. The reason for […]